For several long moments, she studied the map before taking another deep breath and concentrating once more.

They were advised to study before taking the qualifying test.

He lowered his gaze and studied the strange-smelling coffee before taking a tentative sip.

He said he is waiting to hear from his own commission studying the issue before taking any definitive steps.

His dad would study his sandwich before taking a bite.

The students should study for 2 years at collegiate level before taking the examination.

Bertone is known to study the problem at hand before taking action.

Jeremy studied her before taking a step back from the door.

The proposal won support from Wall Street and the insurance industry; big banks said they wanted to study the details before taking a position.

She studied Latin American and ballroom dancing for 7 years before taking an interest in modeling.